2002 Opel Omega vs. 2002 Toyota Camry

To start off, both 2002 Opel Omega and 2002 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Camry (160 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Opel Omega. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 300 kg more than 2002 Toyota Camry.

Because 2002 Opel Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Opel Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Opel Omega (300 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Camry. (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Camry. 2002 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2002 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 2002 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Opel Omega 2002 Toyota Camry
Make Opel Toyota
Model Omega Camry
Year Released 2002 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 2446 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 221 Nm
Torque RPM 1700 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80.1 mm 88.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.8 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.5:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1660 kg 1360 kg
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 65 L


 

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